The Uganda Police Force, through its Directorate of Forensic Services, yesterday conducted a training for journalists on responsible crime reporting, with support from @UNODCEastAfrica and @JLOSUganda.
The training, facilitated in partnership with the @ODPPUGANDA and the @JudiciaryUG, equipped media practitioners with the legal, ethical, and professional principles that guide crime and justice reporting, underscoring the media’s vital role in promoting fairness, accuracy, and the administration of justice.
Participants benefited from insightful presentations by Hon. Justice Lawrence Tweyanze and Ms Rachel Odoi-Musoke, Senior Technical Advisor to the Governance and Security Programme, who shared the judicial perspective on responsible media reporting and its impact on the administration of justice.
Experts from the Directorate of Forensic Services also led practical sessions, taking participants through real-life crime scene scenarios and highlighting best practices for accurate, ethical, and responsible reporting.
The training was officially closed by the Deputy Director Human Resource Development, Senior Commissioner of Police Ann Tusiime, representing the IGP, who reaffirmed the Uganda Police Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media in advancing professional, ethical, and responsible crime reporting.
